cracked batteries on P4

[ptuner1]

3 batteries all one yr old. all cracked across front. DJI battery warranty is 6 months. cost 450$ ???!!!!

DJI sucks...

 

[GMack]

Yeah, some spring under the panel seems to aid in the cracking. A plastics shop might have some Weld-On glue that can wick into it from the outside and serve as a Band-Aid until they totally puke.

 

[RaeThrills]

I feel you. All my typhoon h batteries puffed before their life expectancies. Dji is no different. A year on lipos is good. I have had all types. From boats rc to cars. They all last about a year before you notice wear and tear. Time for som new batteries bud.

 

[John Locke]

That crack isn't going to hurt anything. Fly them till the cells start to deviate.

 

[DocDiggler]

Yep 3 out of my 7 batteries have cracks above the led light not worried just put some clear tape over
They are expendable

 

[Alan Russel]

My P4 battery developed a crack too, less than 30 flights..not happy.

 

[Just_nick]

That crack isn't going to hurt anything. Fly them till the cells start to deviate.

Yes, but it's pretty crappy on an expensive drone with batteries that cost over $140 each. Especially when you realize that batteries of that size really aren't that expensive. You don't pay premium price for mediocre quality, just like you don't pay for a Mercedes where the leather on the seat rips within a few months and say, "Oh, that rip won't hurt anything."

 

[Alan Russel]

roger that..

 

[Alan Russel]

Did a DIY repair on this P4 battery as the crack was getting larger.

 

[$gambino$]

This is why i dont push them in the conventional way...i see people slam them in and that spring hits hard... I always hold both latches down and insert battery.(always double check latches are seated)...dont have to worry about cracks or mid air power failures from bottom latch not catching...i have doing it this way since og p4 came out not one problem

 

[WBN3]

View attachment 98705 Did a DIY repair on this P4 battery as the crack was getting larger.

Just curious - did you drill the ends of the cracks to try to prevent them from propagating?

 

[Alan Russel]

I do the same but still a crack developed on the battery, it is a design flaw.

 

[Alan Russel]

Just curious - did you drill the ends of the cracks to try to prevent them from propagating?

Yes

 

[excalibur1814]

I have 5 batteries with no cracks. All used just next to, or over, a year. I'm always gentle when pushing them in etc. Maybe I'm lucky.

 

[flockshot]

View attachment 98705 Did a DIY repair on this P4 battery as the crack was getting larger.

I see that somebody had fixed wing tips before.

 

[Erised]

The harder you push in the buttons to retract the clips the more load is pushed in the cover from the back end of the spring. Be gentle and only push in the required amount to clear the clips to the battery compartment.

 

[John1960]

Just live with it pal

 

[MythicalFlyer]

One of my batteries also developed a crack. I contacted my supplier and they said it's cosmetic only and not something serious.

 

[Flying Spanner]

Do you use any detergent cleaners on the plastic which may cause the issue?
My four batteries are over a year old now, no sign of cracking.....Yet

 

[MythicalFlyer]

Do you use any detergent cleaners on the plastic which may cause the issue?
My four batteries are over a year old now, no sign of cracking.....Yet

Never used any detergent.